Musical Instrmnts, Not Elect. Or Battery Or Not Spec.
Twenty years of CPSC NEISS emergency-room records for this consumer product category, combined with demographic breakdowns, multi-year injury trends, and matching recall notices.
Home Structures & Construction Materials · CPSC Code 566
Down 17% over 5 years
The verdict
Musical Instrmnts, Not Elect. Or Battery Or Not Spec. carry a danger score of 37/100 (low risk), driven by roughly 8,521 ER-treated injuries a year that are declining by about 17% over the last five years.
- 37/100
- danger score (low risk)
- 8,521
- ER visits per year (avg)
- 4.5%
- end in hospital admission
- 5-14
- most-injured age group
Every figure is rendered from the CPSC NEISS record for product code 566 - last data year 2024.
PlainSafety danger score
How this 37/100 score is built
The score is computed from four CPSC-derived factors for musical instrmnts, not elect. or battery or not spec. - no opinion, no editorializing:
- Injury volume8,521 ER visits/yr
- Severity (hospitalization rate)4.5%
- Fatality rate0.05%
- 5-year trend-17%
See the full methodology for the exact weighting of each factor.
What the CPSC Data Shows
Musical Instrmnts, Not Elect. Or Battery Or Not Spec. (CPSC product code 566, in the Home Structures & Construction Materials category) generate an estimated 8,521 emergency-room visits every year in the United States, adding up to roughly 170,419 ER-treated injuries across the 20-year span from 2005 to 2024. PlainSafety derives a danger score of 37/100 for this category (low risk), combining raw injury volume, demographic reach, severity of outcome, and multi-year trend. The five-year trajectory shows that injury counts are declining by about 17% over the last five years, with the busiest year on record being 2012 (11,532 estimated ER visits) and the quietest 2021 (4,997 estimated visits).
The single most common ER diagnosis for musical instrmnts, not elect. or battery or not spec. is laceration to the face, accounting for approximately 13,240 visits across the 20-year NEISS window, followed by internal injury to the head (10,119 cases). The 5-14 age group absorbs the largest share of injuries, about 37,672 cases over the NEISS window, and males appear slightly more often than the opposite sex in that cohort. Severity outcomes from the NEISS disposition field show that 4.5% of ER visits involving this product end in hospital admission or transfer, and a small fraction (0.05%) result in fatality.
Beyond the hospital-sampled NEISS projections, this page also aggregates 4 consumer incident reports filed directly on SaferProducts.gov, plus 20 anonymized ER narratives - together forming a layered picture of how musical instrmnts, not elect. or battery or not spec. fail in real households. Every figure on this page comes from CPSC-published data: NEISS projects national estimates from a probability sample of about 100 U.S. hospital emergency departments, while SaferProducts.gov collects voluntary reports from consumers, manufacturers, and clinicians. The danger score, trend indicators, and demographic breakdowns update automatically when CPSC releases a new yearly NEISS file, which is why this page is dated 2024-12-31. For regulatory context, consult CPSC recall notices and the SaferProducts.gov public database linked below.
Annual Injury Estimates (2005–2024)
Source: CPSC NEISS national estimates CPSC NEISS national estimates Injuries represent ER-treated cases only
Who Gets Injured?
| Age Group | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 10,552 | 5,982 | |
| 5-14 | 20,570 | 17,102 | |
| 15-24 | 21,113 | 12,260 | |
| 25-34 | 13,158 | 4,627 | |
| 35-44 | 10,785 | 3,693 | |
| 45-54 | 11,350 | 4,583 | |
| 55-64 | 10,071 | 4,685 | |
| 65-74 | 5,926 | 3,967 | |
| 75+ | 4,637 | 5,348 |
Most Common Injuries
| Body Part | Diagnosis | Est. Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| Face | Laceration | |
| Head | Internal Injury | |
| Lower Trunk | Strain, Sprain | |
| Head | Laceration | |
| Upper Trunk | Other | |
| Lower Trunk | Other | |
| Finger | Laceration | |
| Mouth | Laceration | |
| Foot | Contusions, Abr. | |
| All Parts Body | Other | |
| Face | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Shoulder | Strain, Sprain | |
| Upper Trunk | Strain, Sprain | |
| Shoulder | Other | |
| Wrist | Other |
Severity Breakdown
ER Visit Narratives
Real anonymized emergency room reports from the CPSC NEISS database.
33YOF WAS SITTING ON THE FOOR NEXT TO A PIANO AND A DOG JUMPED ON HER AND SHE HIT HER HEAD AGAINST THE PIANO. DX: CONCUSSION
54 YOM HIT TOE ON A GUITAR STAND DX: FX
40YOF FALL ONE NIGHT PRIOR HITITNG FACE ON PIANO. DENIES PAINDX COVID
13 YOM C/O OF CHEST PAIN THAT STARTED LAST NIGHT AFTER PALYING THE DRUMS. DX: CHEST PAIN
3YOM REPORTS HE WAS RUNNING AROUND THE HOUSE WITH A KAZOO IN HIS MOUTH WHEN HE FELL INTO THE COUCH. DX LACERATION TO TONSIL/THROAT
61 YOM CHEST PAIN PLAYING GUITAR DX; CHEST PAIN
36YOF,MOVING AN WAS STRUCK BY PIANO ON SIDE HEAD,DX:CONCUSSION
24YOM PT C/O BACK PAIN X2 WKS FROM MOVING A HEAVY PIANO FROM OWN APARTMENT DX: MUSCULOSKELETAL BACK PAIN
15YOF WAS IN THE MARCHING BAND AT SCHOOL PLAYING THE DRUM WHEN SHE GOT DIZZY AND PASSED OUT DX: SYNCOPE
64YOM,LOWBACKPAIN AFTER MOVING PIANO AN BOXES,DX:LOWBACKPAIN
58YOF C/O LEFT WRIST PAIN S/P PT STATES SHE HER PAIN BEGAN WHILE AT CHURCH AND PLAYING AN INSTRUMENT WHERE SHE STRIKES HER HAND AGAINST THE INSTRUMENT. DX: LEFT WRIST PAIN
20YOF PRESENTS WITH ELBOW PAIN AFTER PLAYING PIANO. DX: ULNAR NERVE COMPRESSION
Consumer Incident Reports
Reports filed by consumers on SaferProducts.gov.
After many months of testing Zildjian's new "dipped drum stick," I have noticed a very big issue with the quality of product. The description for the product is for more "grip and control." The dip that is used has been tested very little if not at all past holding the stick itself. After playing for more than 10 minutes, the sticks themselves tore through my hands and have caused many blisters. I've been forced to tap my hands with simple medical tape. Gloves that are used for drumming made this issue worse and cause blisters as well. The main issue is sweating. Sweating causes the dipped part of the stick to peel off and then cause tearing in your hands. After many months of this, just trying to strengthen my hands to use the sticks efficiently, the issues still occurred. I reported this to Zildjian themselves. They deleted my comment on Instagram and responded with "everyone's hands are different [REDACTED]. Some people absolutely love them. But there are a lot of variables. How tight your grip is, how sweaty your hands tend to get, whether or not you have calluses... but lucky for you, these are just one option! We make all these as natural finish as well!" After their response they deleted my comment and others that were negative. My comment was merely saying go back to the drawing board and redo these sticks. The idea is great, but the product is dangerous and causes injury.
In June or July, I purchased a SEYDEL Blues G Harmonica at our local Quinn"s Music Store. It's also identified as C.A. SEYDEL SOHNE on the name plate. Sound is generated by the vibration of small reeds as you blow or draw depending on the note you want. The reason for this memo is that on one of the draw notes the metal reed dislodged and got caught on my tongue nearly being ingested. I don't know if I'd swallowed it what could have happened. None of our harmonica group have ever had this problem with any other brand of harp. I don't know if this might be a quality control problem or just an isolated incident, but I thought you should be aware of this.
Signature Fundraising is a company that provides fundraising services to schools. A prize for turning in a certain amount of orders is an Air Guitar. You can see it on page three of this link http://www.signaturefundraising.com/Signature_Website_2011/site_resources/prizeoverload_brochure/Default.html This toy uses a laser pointer on the bottom of the unit. There is no warning on the box about this laser. I contacted Signature Fundraising and they replied stating they have contacted the manufacturer and were told the unit does not use a laser but is like a TV remote. You can see a video of this toy in action here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3hbe_B5G-Q&feature=related You can see the laser shining on the persons hand as he is strumming the instrument. Signature Fundraising says this toy is safe but I have never seen a TV remote shoot a laser out of it. From what I understand these lasers can cause temporary blindness.
(11/20/2024) The consumer has a safety concern about a baby rattle that he purchased in New Mexico. Because of how it looked, the consumer checked online to see what it was made did of. The online information also indicated that the toy is non-toxic. The consumer did a lead home test. The toy tested positive for lead. The consumer also has some 15-year-old baby rattles that tested positive for lead. Yes there was lead exposure injury. Spoke with [REDACTED]" from "LP" Latin Percussion, he confirmed balls are covered in a lead graphite and they have received similar calls about this concern.
Product Recalls
Search for active and past recalls related to musical instrmnts, not elect. or battery or not spec. on the CPSC website.
Frequently Asked Questions
How dangerous are musical instrmnts, not elect. or battery or not spec.?
Based on 20 years of CPSC data, musical instrmnts, not elect. or battery or not spec. have a danger score of 37/100 (low risk). An estimated 8,521 ER-treated injuries occur annually in the U.S. related to this product category.
What are the most common injuries from musical instrmnts, not elect. or battery or not spec.?
The most common injury is laceration to the face, accounting for approximately 13,240 injuries over 20 years.
Are injuries from musical instrmnts, not elect. or battery or not spec. increasing or decreasing?
Down 17% over 5 years.
Who is most at risk for musical instrmnts, not elect. or battery or not spec. injuries?
The 5-14 age group accounts for the most injuries, with approximately 37,672 cases recorded over 20 years. Males are more frequently injured in this age group.
What happens when someone is injured by musical instrmnts, not elect. or battery or not spec.?
Of all ER visits involving musical instrmnts, not elect. or battery or not spec., approximately 4.5% result in hospital admission. The majority of patients (95.5%) are treated and released from the emergency department.
How can I report a safety problem with musical instrmnts, not elect. or battery or not spec.?
You can file a consumer incident report at SaferProducts.gov, the official CPSC reporting portal. Reports help the CPSC identify emerging hazards and trigger investigations or recalls. You can also call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772.
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What this means for you
Treat the 37/100 score as relative risk between products, not your personal odds of injury.
- See where this category ranks against every other tracked product. Full rankings
- Injuries cluster in the 5-14 age group, take extra care if that describes your household.
- Check for active recalls on this product before you assume it is safe. CPSC recalls
NEISS estimates ER-treated injuries from a national probability sample of hospitals; they do not capture injuries treated elsewhere or not treated at all.
Data: CPSC National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) 2005–2024 and SaferProducts.gov consumer incident reports. Injury estimates are based on a nationally representative probability sample of U.S. hospital emergency departments. This page is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with the CPSC.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, scored, and verified.
